The Grove Mall of Namibia opens its doors

The Grove Mall of Namibia opened its doors to the public. The new R1 billion regional shopping centre is the largest development of its kind in Namibia, spanning 55,000sqm.

The Grove Mall of Namibia – the largest shopping centre ever to be developed in the country, on Thursday commenced trading, spanning 55,000m² shopping destination with national retailers, entertainment outlets and restaurants.

Located within the Hilltop mixed-use estate in Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek – the R1 billion mall is development by Atterbury Property Holdings, jointly with JSE-listed Attacq Limited, and local Namibian partners, The Frontier Property Trust and Demushuwa Property Developer.

“The Mall of Namibia is the country’s first regional shopping centre. With more than 120 retail stores, restaurants and service outlets – 28 of which are new to Namibia - the mall brings a never before seen shopping destination to the people of Namibia,” says Cobus van Heerden of Atterbury Property.

The Centre is anchored by Woolworths, Checkers, Game, Spar and Dischem, and boasts a Ster Kinekor movie complex as part of its exciting entertainment offering.

“The mall’s entertainment and leisure offering, anchored by a 6 screen Ster Kinekor cinema complex and an outdoor area, is going to be a major attraction and due to open in December, just in time for the holiday season,” he adds.

The Mall's eye-catching design is influenced by Namibia’s climate and environment, with dune-like lines and earthy colours and textures.

Its also part of Hilltop Estate mixed-use nodal development, which will include A-grade offices, a hotel, health and fitness centre, a hospital and residential apartments.

“The citizens of Windhoek and Namibia were hugely excited and have been looking forward to the opening of the mall, especially ahead of the December holidays,” he concludes.